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Today’s Opening Times 9:30am - 5.00pm Last admission to zoo grounds at 4.00pm

Encounter Timetable

There’s plenty to see and do at Colchester Zoo, so make sure you make the most of your day!

What's On Now

What's On Next

11:00 - Worlds Apart encounter
12:00 - Red Panda
13:00 - Koi
14:00 - Penguin (Inca Trail)
15:00 - Pied tamarins (Worlds Apart)
15:00 - Orangutan
16:00 - Sealions
16:00 - Wild display
17:00 - Swims, stings or slithers

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Closures:

From September 2018 – Early 2019 our Acacia Gift Shop will be closed of part of our new admission building development.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.

Supervision of Children:

Unfortunately we are unable to allow admittance to children under the age of 16yrs without a full paying adult or adult passholder. Children under the age of 16yrs must be supervised by a responsible adult over the age of 16yrs at all times whilst inside the park. Unsupervised children will not be granted admission.